Cost Manager

Zachry Holdings, Inc. • Santa Teresa, NM

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About The Position

This role is responsible for leading and managing the cost control function across projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to support informed decision-making. The position requires strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills to collaborate with project stakeholders and influence positive outcomes. The Cost Manager/Senior Cost Manager will oversee the development and maintenance of cost reports, analyze trends, and provide actionable insights to project leadership. Responsibilities include implementing cost control measures, guiding teams in cost accountability, and ensuring compliance with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) practices, planning and scheduling, progress measurement, estimate development, and contract commercial terms.

Requirements

• strong communication skills
• leadership skills
• analytical skills
• knowledge of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) practices
• knowledge of planning and scheduling
• knowledge of progress measurement
• knowledge of estimate development
• knowledge of contract commercial terms

Responsibilities

• Ensuring accurate and timely cost reporting and forecasting.
• Guiding project leadership with a cost-focused mindset.
• Communicating project health effectively using standardized tools and methods.
• Applying historical and current project trends to influence decision-making.
• Maintaining data integrity and system accuracy.
• Supporting contract and commercial analysis to optimize project financial performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees